Approx. reading time: 4 minutes

10 things to plant in your garden that are impossible to kill

House Design

If you’re preparing to sell your house, then you’ll have heard all about curb appeal: the importance of making a good first impression on buyers. One of the best ways to increase the curb appeal of your home is clean gardens which generally consists of adding a few plants. However, if you’ve got a brown
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Approx. reading time: 3 minutes

How Real Estate Gets Real. 2022.

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By all accounts, Australia’s housing market has a tough act to follow in 2022. Dwelling values soared 22.2 per cent nationally this year – the largest annual increase since 1989, fuelled by ultra-low interest rates, high household savings, government stimulus and relatively low listings. The estimated value of Australia’s residential real estate lifting from $7.2
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BUY THEN SELL or SELL THEN BUY

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To buy a new house or sell your existing house first is the classic real-estate conundrum, but there are some key drivers you should be aware of that could help you work out what’s right for you. It comes down to what the market is up to & your financial position. The best place to
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Approx. reading time: 6 minutes

The Emotional Impact of Selling Your Family Home

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“Home is where the heart is”, goes the saying. And selling a beloved home can feel like years of memories and a neighbourhood of friendships have been taken away. If the sale involves a life change, every twist of the process can feel like more salt in the wound. Selling your home can be bittersweet
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What’s in Store for Real Estate in 2021?

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Last year saw significant disruption and change in every aspect of our lives. The way we socialise, exercise and entertain ourselves all shifted. Property markets were not immune from the effect of last year’s events. Isolation, work from home and home schooling changed the way we use our homes and also made us think about where
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Hot, Cold and Neutral Real Estate Markets.

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What are buyer and seller real estate markets? Anyone who has studied the property market, knows at different times, the scales tip in favour of buyers or sellers, but what does this actually mean, how does it impact you as a buyer or seller and what happens if the market is neutral and no one
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Approx. reading time: 4 minutes

Investing as a young person

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  For many people, owning a home brings a sense of pride and freedom that cannot be matched by renting. When you own your own home, you aren’t bound by a landlord’s rules, and your monthly payments are building equity. Although buying a home may be the first step you take toward building long-term wealth,
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Approx. reading time: 6 minutes

A Symbolic Story Of Hospitality & Housing

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Written by Andrew D’Aprano, part of the Nicole Gervasi Team March 2020 began the heightened use of the C word, Covid-19.    The world’s economy was shut down almost overnight and the pandemic had confronted the hospitality industry with a huge challenge. Those that know me, the title of this article is obvious; for those
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Approx. reading time: 4 minutes

Running costs of a Kitchen Renovation

House Design

Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? You are not alone. Kitchen remodels are the most popular home renovation in readiness for sale, accounting for 78% of projects last year. It makes sense when you consider the fact that your kitchen is likely one of the most-used rooms in your home. It’s the site of cooking, eating,
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